Connaught Grand Prix car to be auctioned

The recently restored 1953 Grand Prix was also driven in period by John Coombs, Kenneth McAlpine, Ron Flockhart and Bill Whitehouse.

It comes complete with FIA papers and VSCC passport and has been raced throughout Europe including the European Historic Grand Prix at Luxembourg, Monza, Spa, Nurburgring, and Paul Ricard among others. It has also made regular appearances in the support race at the British Grand Prix, and at Goodwood.

The 1960cc four-pot Connaught comes with a spare engine, 'box and wheels, among other goodies, and will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions on 21 July.

Managing director Nick Whale said: "This Connaught is the epitome of British race car design and engineering. It oozes style and class, coupled with a racing pedigree that is second to none."